Episode Details

Maya has been invited to a birthday party. And not just any party.

Zara is turning a year older and her house has been turned into an underwater mermaid kingdom. There are dolphin balloons. Octopus balloons with eight wobbly legs. Walls covered in mermaids and colorful fish. A bouncy castle that looks like it came from the bottom of the ocean.

And then there is Hassan. Wearing merman trousers, a Spider-Man top, and a crab headband. Nobody is quite sure what he is supposed to be.

There are games to play, cake to eat, presents to open, and something wonderful to learn about a faraway place called Australia. But first, can everyone make it through Pin the Tail on the Mermaid without accidentally pinning it on Zara?

👧 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, children learn English through storytelling while celebrating friendship, learning about a new country, and discovering what makes each person special.

This friendship and social connection audio story helps children practice everyday English listening skills through relatable real-life conversations and natural storytelling.

Perfect for children learning English as a second language (ESL/EFL), bedtime listening, quiet time, car journeys, and screen-free activities.

In this episode, children learn about:

✔ Celebrating friends and showing kindness

✔ Learning about different countries and cultures

✔ Sharing what makes us special with the people we love

✔ Everyday English conversation and vocabulary for kids

✔ Listening and comprehension skills

🎧 Storytime with Maya is an English-learning podcast for children aged 4–10, helping kids improve listening, communication, confidence, and emotional understanding through audio-first storytelling.

🌍 Loved by families and ESL learners across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

👉 Press play and come to the party.

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